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Born in Chicago and Nationalized Peruvian: The Latino Connection of the New Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope in history, but he has a strong connection with Latin America.

Latin Times · May 8, 2025

NBA Draft Decisions: Top 15 Players Who Could Return to College or Turn Pro

After next week’s combine in Chicago, college teams will have a better idea of whether these players will be available next season.

Sports Illustrated · May 8, 2025

Trump welcomes new American-born pope and says he can’t wait to meet him - despite Leo XIV previous criticism

The new pope, Chicago-born Robert Prevost, has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

El Chapo's Son to Enter Guilty Plea in U.S. Drug Case, Suggesting Deal with Authorities

Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, will plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges in a Chicago federal court on July 9

Latin Times · May 7, 2025

Squatters refused to leave a Chicago man’s property - so he just moved in with them

Shermaine C. Powell and Codarro T. Dorsey told police they paid a mortgage on the home, according to owner Marco Velazquez

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Chicago's Michelada Fest 2025 Canceled: Trump's Immigration Rules Block Mexican Artists

Known for blending the best of Mexican music, culture, and spicy beer cocktails, the Michaelada Fest has announced the cancellation of its 2025 edition due to rising concerns over artist visa denials under the administration of Donald Trump.

Latin Times · May 6, 2025

Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy

The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Gotham FC’s Midge Purce Trades Stadium Lights for Bright Lights of Broadway

The star forward delivered the opening monologue of ‘Chicago’, bringing the NWSL club to a different kind of audience.

Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2025

Art Institute of Chicago president accused of stripping off during United Airlines flight

James Rondeau, who has been the Art Institute's president and director since 2016, was accused of the strange behavior on a United Airlines aircraft on April 18

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

Only Five of These Mustang Concepts Exist. This One's for Sale

Squint and you might be able to tell what kind of car this is. That's right, it's a Mustang—but not just any old Mustang. This Mustang Daytona concept is one of five built by a company called Cars and Concepts. Ford displayed it at the Chicago, Detroit, and New York…

Motor1 · May 4, 2025